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The tranquil, rural setting where you’ll find Le Village du Bois is equidistant from the magnificent Plage du Veillon (beach), the historic town of Talmont-St-Hilaire and the marina at Port Bourgenay. Each is a mere 5-minute drive away, so your gîte gives you the best of all worlds.
The 7th Continent Aquarium and the Labrinthe En Delire, the Hippodrome de la Malbrande racecourse and the french car museum are also just five minutes from Le Village du Bois.
Within 20 minutes…
Staying at Le Village du Bois means you’re conveniently close to paintball and go-karting facilities, as well as the fantastic O’Gliss waterpark and O’Fun high ropes and zipwire park.
Les Sables d’Olonne, which offers a great day out for children and adults alike, is easily accessible along Le Corniche, either by car or via a super off-road cycle route. Here, you’ll find fabulous beaches, shops, quayside restaurants and bars, an ‘eco-zoo’ and the recently opened Arena Les Sables d’Olonne. Regular events take place throughout summer months and Les Sables d’Olonne also happens to be the start point for the famous Vendée Globe round the world yacht race.
A short distance further…
An hour’s drive will get you to the world-famous Puy du Fou (France’s second-most-popular theme park, after Euro Disney) and La Rochelle, famed for La Pallice harbour and its beautifully preserved period architecture.
Enjoy all kinds of activities on the water
Locations for sailing, surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, jet skiing, sea fishing and canoeing are all within easy reach.
Walking, running, cycling and golf
Those who enjoy walking and cycling (including mountain biking) can take delight in discovering the many unspoilt lanes, footpaths and coastal routes, while golf lovers are spoiled for choice with the superb Port Bourgenay course just five minutes away and five others (including the famous Golf de St Jean du Monts) located within an hour’s drive.
Talmont-St-Hilaire
Le Village du Bois is located just a 5-minute drive from the historic town of Talmont-St-Hilaire, famous for its imposing Richard the Lionheart Chateau which was originally owned by the princes of Talmont and, from 1152-1204, by the English.
But that’s not all Talmont-St-Hilaire has to offer. The town’s attractions include a large leisure lake with good walks, an excellent children’s play area and a good windsurf/sailing school. There is a good variety of restaurants and shops as well as interesting and historic buildings.
Within Talmont and further afield, there are bustling markets and restaurants that serve classic French cuisine and the Vendée’s excellent local wines.
For groceries, there is a large Super U, a Lidl plus an open market in Talmont centre on several days of the week.
The Vendée area
With one of the sunniest climates in France, the Vendée is a favourite holiday destination for the French and other nationals who all flock here each year from around the world. They come to enjoy the 200 km of coastline – 140 km of which is fine sandy beaches sloping gently into the Atlantic Ocean – along with many areas of historical interest and natural beauty.
In addition to its classic holiday credentials, the Vendée has numerous small towns and villages that preserve the traditional French way of life. At the same time, it is a working coast. An array of picturesque fishing ports where mussels and oysters are brought in are complemented by modern marina ports bustling with restaurants and nightlife.
There is no shortage of activities for couples, families and friends of all ages to enjoy.
The southern Vendée
The southern Vendée, where Le Village du Bois is situated, offers quieter landscapes, marshlands,
wildlife, and a slower pace than its northern counterpart. Less built‑up, it has a distinctive “Green Venice” identity,
with boating canals, bird sanctuaries, and wide natural beaches.
Getting here
Le Village du Bois is easy to reach by air, road and rail.
The address is: Le Village du Bois, 85440 Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, France
By air
Le Village du Bois is a 75-minute drive from Nantes and La Rochelle airports.
By train
The train station at Les Sables-d’Olonne, 15km away, is a mainline SNCF station with good connections to Paris. Travelling from the UK: the journey from London St Pancras via Paris, will take between 8-10 hours.
By car
Driving to Le Village du Bois is fairly straightforward. Drive times from the main Channel ports via the quickest routes are:
- Calais = 6 hours
- Dieppe = 4 hours 45 minutes
- Le Havre = 4 hours 30 minutes
- Ouistreham/Caen = 3 hours 50 minutes
- St Malo = 3 hours 10 minutes
- Roscoff = 4 hours 20 minutes
It is also relatively easy to make the trip avoiding some of the more expensive toll roads, although this may add a little time to your journey,
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